Chapter 2: Safety Concepts

What are the seven items to consider when writing equipment guidelines for incident operations?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of personal protective equipment (PPE) that enhances firefighter safety?

What type of cabs are mentioned as a safety-enhancing feature for fire apparatus?

Which of the following is recommended for firefighter safety with regard to tools?

What are the three factors contributing to an individual firefighter's ability to act safely?

In the safety triad mentioned in the text (People, Equipment, and Environment), which component is highlighted as often leading to greater risk-taking behavior?

What is uncommon sense in the context of effective Incident Safety Officers (ISOs)?

What are the components of the Operational Safety Triad?

Which model is mentioned as a recognized safety concept for ISOs in the text?

How should the components of the Operational Safety Triad be managed according to the text?

What is the importance of theory for Incident Safety Officers (ISOs) according to the text?

In relation to safety concepts for ISOs, what does risk/benefit thinking entail according to the text?

What is the first step in developing a formal SOP?

Which of the following is true about well-written SOPs?

In the fire service operational triad, what is considered the least important factor?

What role does ISO play in relation to SOPs?

What is an important function of an SOP during an incident?

What is an external influence to consider when evaluating equipment for the fire service?

What is the purpose of hazard reduction?

Which term refers to the overall strategy used to control a hazard or hazards?

Why is constant hazard monitoring important in risk management?

What is the preferred order used for mitigation in the mitigation hierarchy of control?

What is the role of cyclic thinking in hazard mitigation?

What do fire service practitioners often consider by overlaying the specifics of the second and fourth steps of the risk management model?

What is the main focus of risk/benefit thinking?

Which elements make up the Operational Safety Triad?

What is considered the most common form of risk management?

In the hierarchy of controls, what is the first step usually taken to reduce accidents and injuries?

What is an Assistant Safety Officer (ASO) responsible for?

What does the term 'mitigation hierarchy' refer to in hazard control?

What is the primary goal of risk management?

What is the role of 'New member training' in organizations?

'Day-to-day routine' refers to what in the workplace?

What do thermal protective performance (TPP) values indicate about structural firefighting PPE and equipment?

What is the primary function of an ISO in the fire service?

How is the importance of a hazard determined in hazard evaluation?

Which control hierarchy is commonly used to minimize exposure to hazards in the fire service?

What is referred to as the preferred order of hazard control strategies in the fire service's mitigation hierarchy?

What is the primary purpose of a risk matrix in hazard management?

Which step in the five-step risk management process involves implementing measures to control identified risks?

What is one aspect of uncommon sense that effective Incident Safety Officers (ISOs) should possess?

What are the three components that form the Operational Safety Triad for creating a safe operational environment?

What is the primary purpose of the five-step risk management model mentioned for Incident Safety Officers (ISOs)?

In the context of recognized safety concepts for ISOs, what does 'risk/benefit thinking' primarily involve?

What is a key characteristic of formal processes like SOPs, as mentioned in the text?

Why is it essential for ISOs to constantly evaluate and coach the components of the Operational Safety Triad with risk management concepts?

What is the first step in creating a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

What is a quality of a good SOP, as mentioned in the text?

What is the role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) during post-incident analysis?

Which factor is considered the least important in the operational triad of procedures, equipment, and personnel?

What should be considered before purchasing new equipment for a fire department?

What external body can provide assistance in determining the required equipment based on regulations?

What is the purpose of creating no-entry or exclusionary zones with barrier tape or sentries in hazard avoidance?

Why is constant hazard monitoring important for risk management?

In the fire service, what is the purpose of the mitigation hierarchy of control?

What does the term 'Risk/Benefit Thinking' involve in the context of the risk management model?

Why is cyclic thinking necessary in hazard mitigation?

What is the primary function of Countermeasures in the context of hazard mitigation?

What is the key difference between training and education in the context of firefighter safety?

What is the primary factor that can impact a firefighter's ability to act safely?

Which of the following is a hazard control method typically employed at an incident according to the text?

What is the first step in the hazard management process outlined in the text?

What is the purpose of a risk matrix in hazard management as per the text?

Which factor is primarily responsible for shaping a firefighter's values and attitudes towards safety according to the text?

What is considered the least important facet of the safety triad in the context of firefighter safety?

Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature enhancing safety in fire apparatus according to the text?

What component of an individual firefighter's ability to act safely is emphasized in the text?

Which of the following is not listed as an example of station equipment that enhances firefighter safety?

What aspect is suggested to be a major contributor to greater risk-taking behavior when it comes to safety equipment?

What is one of the examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) that makes a difference in firefighter safety?

What is the purpose of risk management in the context of safety practices?

In the context of risk management, what is the key role of the 'Hierarchy of Controls'?

Which term best describes the process of constantly reassessing the balance between risk and benefit?

What does the term 'Assistant Safety Officer (ASO)' refer to in the context of fire department operations?

Which element is NOT part of the Operational Safety Triad mentioned in the text?

What is the primary goal of a five-step classic risk management model?

In the context of hazard control, what does 'mitigation' refer to?

What is an essential consideration when making equipment purchasing decisions for a fire department?

'Mitigation hierarchy' in hazard control emphasizes a preference for which strategy before others?